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THE National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is in Swaziland
has come to clearly articulate its stand with regards to contraceptives
and condoms for children.

In a statement sent to the Swazi Observer yesterday, the Baha’i Faith
stated that it was far from encouraging or even condoning sexual
intimacy among children and even adults, saying the Baha’i faith urged
chastity and abstinence.

This follows an article carried by the Swazi Observer recently where
representatives from the Baha’i Faith stated during the Global Day of
Prayer and Action for Children that it would protect the rights of the
child by ensuring that children had access to contraceptives and condoms
so that they could choose to have children or avoid unwanted
pregnancies.

However, the Baha’i have come to disassociate itself with such a statement.

Secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is in
Swaziland Dr Irma Allen said the spokesperson who represented the
Baha’i Faith during the prayer was merely making reference to
information that had been imparted to the participants, saying it did
not in any way reflect the attitudes and beliefs of the Baha’is.